Dana

Very cute speakeasy with great vibes. The charcuterie board and deviled eggs were delicious.

Ben Rich

Enjoy the terrific cocktail experience here. I love the theme where their menu includes the story of Nikola Tesla and his battle with Edison to give us the electricity. We’ll enjoy. Fantastic cocktails, excellent service. The bartender had a lovely chat with us about the nuances of the drink we were having so we could appreciate it even more.

+2

Andrew Healy

Tucked away in the back of coffee shop this isn’t the easiest place to find, but it’s worth the effort. Don’t be shy. Push that coffee shop door open and venture inside where you’ll be met by a warm welcome. The cocktail list is fantastic with thoughtfully crafted drinks that take you on a flavor journey. The small bites menu is great with lots of options for everyone and a nibble of food is a smart move if you’re having more than one drink.

Stephanie M

What a hidden gem! The cocktails at Patent Pending are truly spectacular. I especially loved the “Light Me Up” — a bourbon sour-style drink with a sweet peppercorn rim that was absolute perfection. The “Currents & Coils” was another standout — a tropical delight. Can’t wait to return!

+3

Madhumita Sawant

Loved this spot! It’s hidden behind a coffee shop and feels like a secret—dark, cozy, and perfect for date night. The drinks were super creative and seriously good. There’s a cool vibe with a nod to Nikola Tesla, who actually lived in the building. The bar was quite empty when we reached, but filled up pretty quickly. Definitely a must-go bar in the City!

+1

Billy Rodriguez

This is one of the few bars in NYC you take to impress someone. Patent Pending is an awesome speakeasy bar serving very creative cocktails in a dimly lit discreet setting behind a cafe. The experience is like no other bar in NYC where the service goes above and beyond and the drinks are carefully crafted for taste and visual appeal. Prices are higher than your usual speakeasy and a lot more than your casual bar but expect to pay for quality and the unique and memorable experience this bar delivers. During the holiday and summer season, expect wait times to be seated, as the bar is quite small so arrive a few minutes before opening time. I definitely recommend you visit if you're passionate about mixology or interested in immersing yourself in the fine NYC nightlife.

Anita J

I've had my eye on this bar for awhile and was very excited to visit. Now, this place is the modern day definition of speakeasy because I embarrasingly walked past the location probably 5 times before I finally found the entrance. After we finally got inside, our party of 3 was seated at a booth. They have 2 sections to the place - one main section with booths and bar seating (and VERY dimly lit), and another section that is a separate room with tables. The separate room was more brightly lit. We sat at a booth in the main section of the bar - I would say a party of 4 will fit in the booth but it'll be pretty cozy seating. The menu of this place was amazing and the variety of drinks was awesome. I cannot recall which drinks we got but we got a variety with a range of flavor profiles and spirit fowardness. The drinks were all very balanced (in their appropriate ways) and so delicious. I would definitely recommend this place for a cozy date! (probably not for larger parties)

+2

Patent Pending is an intimate and vibrant speakeasy located in Nikolas Tesla's previous living quarters. The Radio Wave Building is also where he experimented on.... you guessed it. Radio Waves. Creative and unique cocktail offerings. We enjoyed "Into the Realm" and "Radio Wave". Pricey. Not really worth the $32 each price tag!

I have actually been here multiple times. Drinks are always great, the vibe is very intimate and romantic. But the service has definitely gone down hill. My most recent visit, I was there on a weekend day, we were a group of four. There was only one waitress attending to the whole bar. She was visibly overwhelmed and frustrated. The previous times I have been there, more staff was definitely present. Or you had the option to just grab your drink at the bar and sit wherever you`d like, either is better than having one extremely angry person try and serve the entire place with no help.

Selin Ozguler

We waited in line for a bit, but it was definitely worth it. The cocktails were amazing. I had the Mr. Muir and it was delicious. The place is very dark and speakeasy style, so I could not really take photos. This is literally the only one I got. The vibe was great though. It is a really fun spot for a date. We went for a girls’ night out and had such a good time. Definitely a speakeasy style bar to keep in mind if you are in

JoJo

Patent Pending offers a unique speakeasy atmosphere, but my experience fell a bit short of expectations. The bar was overcrowded, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the ambiance. While my own drink was well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted, several of the cocktails my friends ordered lacked the same level of refinement. The martini, in particular, divided opinions because my friends found it too strong, though I personally appreciated its boldness and clean execution. Despite the Halloween rush, the host at the entrance was remarkably courteous and made every effort to accommodate guests, which stood out as a highlight of the evening and something I genuinely appreciated. Overall, it’s a decent experience, though the crowding and inconsistency in drinks kept it from being memorable. 6/10

Jared Miller

Im conflicted. Patent Pending definitely knows how to make a drink. My wife and I went for a date night a few weeks ago and the cocktails were just fantastic—creative, balanced, and downright delicious. I had Fire & Robots from their seasonal menu, and it was easily one of the best I’ve had in a while. You can tell they really care about the craft, and that’s what will keep me coming back for more. That said, the overall vibe was thrown off a bit by the certain members of the staff. The host—this girl with a frizzy hair —was up front seemingly filming (I think) social media videos?? It wasn’t like she was neglecting her job or out in the open doing it, but it just felt totally out of place for the setting and came across as a bit unprofessional. I get that places want to keep things light and fun, but in a place like this it just doesn’t land right. The server, wasn’t as obvious with her behavior, but they definitely weren’t far behind. While it didn’t take away from the experience, it definitely didn’t align with a bar that’s trying to have a more polished, cool vibe. They both seemed to be a be far too young and, honestly, immature to be at a place like this. If the drinks weren’t so phenomenal, I probably wouldn’t be as forgiving. But overall, it wasn’t a bad experience—it just wasn’t what I was expecting based on the reputation. Would’ve been better if the staff was a bit more in tune with the type of place they were working at.

Thinus Naude

I had two cocktails at the bar, however they were just average and nothing special. Don't get me wrong they were not bad but no better then many other cocktail bars in the area. The speakeasy style works well for this bar. The ambiance is great and the setting is very intimate. The staff are attentive and friendly. Cocktails are around 25 USD

Siena Vargas

Came in Friday around a month ago, and the girls hosting and serving were just flat out awful. It seems like they've never worked in a bar or restaurant a day in their lives. A bunch of kids who are too busy drinking and chatting away with their friends seem to run this place? Felt rather unusual to spend so much money in a bar whose employees almost all seemed barely 21 (if even that) and lacked the basic professionalism to understand not having hang-out time while your paying customers are waiting to order drinks. AVOID.